Dubuque DL Exterior Exit & Interior Painting

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 2214 for the Dubuque District Location (DL) Exterior Exit and Interior Painting project. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive renovation work, including adding an exterior exit to an existing driver's license station and updating wall paint colors to gray in specific areas. Key deliverables include installing new hollow metal doors and frames, replacing door hardware, and completing interior and exterior painting with high-performance architectural latex and epoxy-modified latex paints. The project requires meticulous surface preparation, compliance with industry standards such as ASTM, BHMA, and ADA requirements, and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the project manual. The bid opens on 10/14/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on 10/28/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT, with a required site visit to be scheduled with Kyle Williams. The project is to be completed between 11/1/2025 and 12/31/2025, during regular working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The evaluation will use a comprehensive method, considering cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Contractors must be registered with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development and may need to provide a performance and payment bond if the contracted amount is $25,000 or more. The project covers commodity codes including general construction, architectural services, doors and windows, painting maintenance and repair services, and painting and wallpapering. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this contract. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 60, with the contract to be awarded in US Dollars. While no specific budget range is listed, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a moderate-sized project. City of Dubuque inspections will be coordinated through the contractor and paid for by Iowa DOT, indicating a collaborative approach to project execution.